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San Francisco Supervisor Engardio Faces September Recall Vote Over Highway Closure

Certification of over 10,500 signatures has set a September 16 election that could let Mayor Lurie appoint Engardio’s replacement

Supporters and organizers of the recall campaign against District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio rally on San Francisco City Hall steps. The recall qualified for the ballot on Thursday.
District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio during the first Board of Supervisors meeting for this term at City Hall in San Francisco on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Following the inauguration of Mayor Daniel Lurie, the Board of Supervisors convened to choose a new president and selected District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, a decision that will shape the direction and leadership.
Mayor Daniel Lurie did not support the ballot measure to close a stretch of the Great Highway to cars. 
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Overview

  • On May 29, the Department of Elections verified 10,523 valid petition signatures, exceeding the 9,911 required to trigger a special election on Sept. 16, 2025.
  • The recall stems from Engardio’s support for Proposition K, which closed a two-mile stretch of the Great Highway and converted it into Sunset Dunes park despite majority opposition in District 4.
  • Only voters registered in District 4—covering the Sunset, Outer Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods—are eligible to decide whether Engardio stays in office.
  • Engardio’s campaign to fight the recall has raised over $407,000 compared with about $67,000 raised by organizers seeking his removal.
  • If Engardio is ousted, Mayor Daniel Lurie will appoint an interim replacement, giving him decisive influence over the Board of Supervisors.